BUSINESS
Can world trade duck China port punch?
India and other nations have a lot to worry as Ningbo port disruption can muddy their export prospects
BUSINESS
Three pressing issues that the GST Council needs to address
The Centre and states will have to ensure that the GST Council takes effective decisions to plug gaps in the indirect tax structure
BUSINESS
Rooftop solar power — Plug the policy loopholes
More than subsidy sops, structural measures are needed to deepen the penetration of the RTS segment
BUSINESS
Path to make export excitement last
The government must cash in on the current strength in global demand while taking structural steps to make external trade growth durable
BUSINESS
Solar modules — Duty doubt must end quickly
Confusion reigns supreme post the expiry of safeguard levy; govt needs to clear the air on the way ahead till April next year
BUSINESS
A reality check on India-US partnership
New Delhi should strengthen ties with Washington, but at the same time keep doors open for other strategic engagements
BUSINESS
US raises a red flag on India's business climate
Washington’s note can act as a starting point for New Delhi to plug lacunae in investment policy
POLITICS
Pegasus puzzle — Who is snooping around?
The Centre must find out the truth about the spying row and build adequate safeguards to ensure data privacy
BUSINESS
Can the electricity Bill switch on power supply reforms?
The Centre and states will have to set aside political priorities and regional dynamics to make the legislation work
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | Carbon pricing needs cautious consideration
Given the G20 drive against emission reduction, India may soon have to give a careful thought to the pros and cons of a carbon tax
BUSINESS
Cairn case — End the tax tension
Settling legacy tax disputes could go a long way in convincing global investors about a stable investment climate in the country
BUSINESS
Economic recovery may slip on OPEC deadlock
As fuel price reforms hang fire, Centre’s move to diversify sourcing of oil could provide some cushion against future crude shocks
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | EV batteries in turbo-charge mode
Companies plug into different strategies to power electric mobility as government gears up to frame a battery management policy
BUSINESS
High time to reinvent SEZs
Options must be explored to make these export enclaves play a meaningful role in job creation and economic progress
BUSINESS
Ties with China — Contradiction in confrontation
Commerce withstands geopolitical tension between New Delhi and Beijing, but India has to ratchet up value-added exports
BUSINESS
Ambani’s new energy initiative can help India pursue a sustainable development path
RIL AGM 2021: RIL's green energy drive will reduce our dependence on fuel and solar component imports and throws down the gauntlet to China
BUSINESS
UNCTAD report — A reality check on dollar deluge
While acknowledging India as a leading FDI destination, the UN body flags the areas of concern
BUSINESS
Shipping delay muddies the waters for world trade
India must have a strategy ready so that container constraint does not choke its export target for the current fiscal
BUSINESS
Allocate more to make RoDTEP a success
Delay in announcing incentives for outbound shipments is hurting interests of exporters
BUSINESS
B3W vs BRI — World leaders have a B in their bonnets
As the West gears up to counter China’s supremacy, New Delhi’s response is guarded as it has to balance India’s geopolitical and commercial interests
BUSINESS
A quick way to crank up the growth engine
The EY-Ficci ready-to-invest list can come in handy for the government to spot projects that can create jobs in low-carbon areas
CORONAVIRUS
Does the government's new vaccine policy go the distance?
To make the central government’s revised inoculation policy a success, a steady and quick supply of COVID jabs is essential
BUSINESS
Global tax deal — India must focus on fine print
To protect its own interest, New Delhi has to bargain hard at international fora so that a comprehensive agreement is reached
BUSINESS
Labour hard to step up job-intensive exports
Removal of bottlenecks, factor market reforms and free trade pacts are key to boosting outbound shipments of employment-generating products
